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ManateeFest 2026 celebrates 10 years of Manatee Lagoon With free family event

The February 7 celebration will feature live music, kids activities, local vendors, and a focus on conservation and the Lake Worth Lagoon.

ManateeFest 2026 ManateeFest at FPL's Manatee Lagoon in Riviera Beach, Florida on February 4, 2023. Photo by Doug Murray/FPL (Doug Murray/Manatee Lagoon)

ManateeFest 2026 is set for Saturday, February 7, as Manatee Lagoon marks its 10th anniversary with a free, family-friendly celebration focused on Florida’s manatees, the Lake Worth Lagoon, and environmental conservation.

The milestone event highlights a decade of Manatee Lagoon serving as a center for education and wildlife appreciation. In 2025, the facility welcomed a record 200,000 visitors.

Festivities will include live music, sea-life themed face painting, a KidsFunZone, photo opportunities with Mia the Manatee, eco-focused exhibitors, arts and crafts vendors, and a variety of local food options.

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